CELL CULTURE & FERMENTATION ASSISTANTS(BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION) California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB
Cell Culture and Fermentation Assistants support manufacturing staff in specific product-related operations in bacterial fermentation. They operate and maintain production equipment used in bacterial fermentation such as bioreactors, cell harvest, and separation procedures. They also weigh, measure, and check raw materials to assure proper ingredients and quantities and maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements.
COMPENSATION
$18,000-$26,000 per year
REQUIREMENTS
Skills/Knowledge Good oral, written, and computer communication skills. Ability to follow formal procedures and instructions. Knowledge of procedures used in troubleshooting problems. Ability to document and report test results. Understand company quality control and quality assurance systems. Training/Requirements High school diploma or associate degree in microbiology, cell biology in biotechnology, or a health related field. Up to 2 years of experience in sterile manufacturing environment.
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT: Fermenter Operator, 559.685-070 Laboratory Assistant, Culture Media, 559.384-010 OES: Chemical Equipment Tenders, 929380 Biological, Agric., Food Technicians, 245020
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group, (916) 262-2162
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